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CONSULTANT UROLOGICAL SURGEON WITH A SUBSPECIALIST INTEREST IN UPPER TRACT SURGERY & ENDOUROLOGY
GLASGOW ROYAL INFIRMARY
INFORMATION PACK
REF: 43023D
CLOSING DATE: 22ND JULY 2016
www.nhsggc.org.uk/medicaljobs
SUMMARY INFORMATION
Job Ref 43023D
TitleCONSULTANT UROLOGICAL SURGEON WITH A SUBSPECIALIST INTERST IN UPPER TRACT SURGERY AND ENDOUROLOGY
Specialty UROLOGY
Remit To provide an endourological and upper tract service.
Directorate Surgery and Anaesthetics
Service Urology
Department Urology
Base Glasgow Royal Infirmary
Responsible/Accountable To
Mr Colin McKay Clinical Director, Surgery and Urology , North Sector
Enquires to
Miss Mary BrownLead Clinician for Urology North Sector 0141 301 [email protected]
Mr Khaver Qureshi Clinical Director for Urology South Sector0141 [email protected]
Visits to Department Contact Miss Mary Brown
Working Hours 9+ 1 SPA + 1EPA, Extra EPA/SPA maybe available depending on needs of the service.
On Call 1 in 8 for North Sector
Mentor N/A
Tenure Permanent
HOW TO APPLYPlease email your CV and names and addresses of 3 Referees, along with the following documents; (click on the hyperlinks to open) to [email protected]
Application Form and Equal Opportunities Addendum Form Declaration Form Regarding Revalidation and Fitness to Practice Immigration Questionnaire Alternatively please visit www.nhsggc.org.uk/medicaljobs and click on the “How to Apply” tab
Applications are sought from suitably trained individuals who are able to provide both an emergency and elective urological service at consultant level. This is a new position and subspecialty interest in upper tract renal surgery and endourology is essential. The elective sessions relating to the post will be delivered from the Glasgow Royal Infirmary, and the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital. The emergency component of the post will be delivered across the North sector. The successful candidate will be joining a team of two existing endo-urologist and renal surgeons.
THE REQUIREMENTS: Please view the detailed person specification on page 9
You should be appropriately experienced and qualified in the specialty, fully registered with the GMC and have a licence to practice. Those trained in the UK should have evidence of higher specialist training leading to CCT or eligibility for specialist registration (CESR) or be within 6 months of confirmed entry from date of Interview. The interview date is… Non UK applicants must demonstrate equivalent training.
Duties of the post CLINICAL COMMITMENTS
This post would be appointed as a split between the North and South Sector. The post will be split between GRI and QEUH and will have potential activity in GGH to attend Pan-Glasgow Uro-Oncology MDT and clinic. The post will be advertised as a 9+1 contract with 1 flexible session as EPA. However, should the applicant have suitable experience in endo-urology this will be open to further discussion prior to appointment.
In addition to providing clinical services the successful candidate will be required to participate in the training and assessment of junior staff and to undertake the administrative duties required in a consultant job. This will include, but will not be exclusive to, the maintenance of appropriate patient records, keeping and participating in personal and unit audit and the retention of documentation for appraisal. All consultants are required to have an annual appraisal. Research will be encouraged especially if it has the potential to benefit direct patient care.
The successful candidate will be provided with appropriate clinic and theatre space to deliver his/her practice.
CONSULTANT UROLOGICAL CONSULTANT with an interest in Upper Tract Surgery and EndourologyTHE ROLE
This job plan is negotiable and will be agreed between the successful applicant and the Clinical Director. NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde initially allocates all full time consultants 10 PAs made up of 9 PAs in Direct Clinical Care (DCC) and one core Supporting Professional Activities (SPA) for CPD, audit, clinical governance, appraisal, revalidation, job planning, internal routine communication and management meetings. The precise allocation of SPA time and associate objectives will be agreed with the successful applicant and will be reviewed at annual job planning.
A suggested session split and timetable are given below. Session DescriptionOn-Call 1Renal Clinic/Stone MDT 1MDT 0.5Stone Clinic 1General Clinic 0.5IP Theatre 3Flexible Cystoscopy 1Flexible Session 0.5Admin 1.5SPA 1Total 11
Job Plan Timetable AM PMMonday GRI Theatre/ SPA GRI theatre /SPATuesday Stone Clinic GRI GRI FlexiWednesday Renal Clinic /Stone MDT AdminThursday MDT GGH General Clinic/Flexible
Session Friday QEUH Theatre QEUH theatre
ADMINISTRATION
As consultants, we have a responsibility to ensure our service runs efficiently in the interests of patients; that we communicate effectively with our colleagues from all disciplines; that we provide education and training for our multidisciplinary team. Candidates will be expected to contribute fully to these activities.
ORIENTATION, INDUCTION AND MENTORSHIP
There is a corporate induction programme for all new employees. A tailored local induction will be undertaken with peer support and with interdisciplinary involvement. As a new consultant you would be afforded the opportunity to be assigned a clinical mentor to meet your requirements.
ACUTE SERVICE DIVISION
ACUTE SERVICES IN NHS GREATER GLASGOW AND CLYDE
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest National Health Service providers and employers in the UK. In partnership with local authorities we are responsible for the health needs of a population of 1.2 million people, almost a quarter of the entire Scottish population; Glasgow itself has a population of nearly 600,000. The geographical area covered by NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is diverse; it covers both urban and rural locations in the Glasgow and Clyde area. The Acute Services Division has recently been reorganised and is now split into three sectors; North, South and Clyde, encompassing 18 sites with a workforce of 33,000 .
Our Hospital Modernisation programme is a £750 million strategy that has seen the transformation of acute services across the city including the replacement of out-dated Victorian buildings and the creation of one- stop/rapid diagnosis and treatment models for the vast majority of patients. This will greatly improve the experiences of patients, and staff working environments. Significant investment in acute hospital services means radical changes to Greater Glasgow and Clyde’s healthcare. Reorganisation of services has changed the profile of hospital configuration since June last year within Glasgow to create centres of excellence for surgical, medical and emergency care.
The investment in acute services in Glasgow in the last 10 years has been considerable with two new Ambulatory Care Hospitals opening in 2009. In addition the opening of the new £843 million Queen Elizabeth University Hospital Campus in June reflected a reorganisation of clinical services across Glasgow. This state of the art hospital is the largest of its kind in the UK.
ACUTE SERVICES SECTOR SPECIFIC
Glasgow Royal Infirmary – North Sector
Glasgow Royal Infirmary, in the east of the city, provides a wide range of district general hospital, regional, supra-regional and national acute clinical services. Since 2010 an ongoing program of works has been underway to ensure the Royal Infirmary is fully equipped to serve as the main inpatient hospital for the north and east of the NHSGGC area.
Research also has a high profile within the organisation. The New Lister Building, (formerly known as the University Tower) at Glasgow Royal Infirmary, opened in January 2014 following a £15 million refurbishment. The state of the art equipment, facilities and decor transformed the building for the staff and patients and also includes two floors for the University of Glasgow.
The new Lister Laboratory is named after Joseph Lister who is famous for his ground breaking work in the prevention of wound infection. He worked at GRI between 1861 and 1869 and his work during this time with carbolic acid changed the face of surgical procedures making it much safer for patients. In
1911 the pathological institute at GRI was renamed the Lister Laboratory in his honour and since then has continued his pioneering work.
The GRI Site includes, the original hospital building, The Queen Elizabeth building, The Princess Royal Maternity, the Jubilee Building and clinical services from some floors within the Walton Building. Providing a full range of emergency and elective medical and surgical services, the GRI campus hosts a number of specialist services including the Regional Plastics and Burns Unit, hosts complex Upper GI and Pancreatic Surgical services, Orthopaedic Oncology, Gyn-Oncology surgical services; a range of complex colorectal services are provided including care for Sarcoma management and intestinal failure patients. With renowned services for Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Interventional Radiology, the medical, surgical and radiology services complement each other working closely also with Older People Services to provide comprehensive care for all elements of patient pathways.
The £100 million state of the art Ambulatory Care Hospital (ACH) was opened at Stobhill in 2009 and is one of the largest hospitals of it’s kind in Scotland covering 4 floors with an area the size of 30,000 square metres – the equivalent of five football pitches. It supports the treatment of around 400,000 patients each year and provides a wide range of outpatient, diagnostic and day surgery services. The ACH also has 12 short stay surgical beds with weekday overnight medical cover enabling clinicians to extend the range of surgical procedures offered within the new hospital. Stobhill site also provides 4 Endoscopy rooms in a bespoke unit. It is recognised as one of the most modern and well-equipped hospitals in the country.
The Urology service reconfiguration in May 2015 returned an inpatient bed base to the Glasgow Royal Infirmary which was a welcome transition by all clinical services in the north east sector. With significant investment to re-establish Urology services on the site, a dedicated 24-bedded ward has been created in Ward 70 of the PRM building. With a bespoke diagnostic area adjacent to the ward this provides the facility for TRUS and Cystoscopy investigation in close proximity. A full Urology Office administrative suite for consultants, administrative staff, junior doctors and specialist nurses links in to the diagnostic hub. The introduction of a new Day of Surgery admission unit enhances the surgical patient pathway. The transfer of operative capacity to the GRI site was based on the requirement to deliver complex urological stone work and there is an on-site lithotripor. In addition there is a weekly endo-urological multi-disciplinary team meeting, with the support of specialist urological radiologists. In addition there is access to a 24/7 interventional radiology service. The stone service is currently supported by a speciality doctor. The unit attracts Speciality and Core trainees. The unit is also involved in teaching medical students from the University of Glasgow.
Consultants
North Sector
Special Interests
Miss Mary Brown (Lead Clinician North sector)
CORE UROLOGY
Mr David Clark CORE UROLOGY
Mr John Crooks BLADDER CANCER & CORE UROLOGYMr Michael Fraser PENILE CANCER AND ANDROLOGYMr Andrew James CORE UROLOGYMr Gareth Jones ENDOUROLOGYMr Michael Palmer FEMALE AND RECONSTRUCTIONMiss Lizette Seaward ENDOUROLOGY
Queen Elizabeth University Hospital- South Sector
This new £843 million Queen Elizabeth University Hospital Campus opened in June reflected a reorganisation of clinical services across Glasgow. This state of the art hospital is the largest of its kind in the UK and offers excellent facilities for staff and patients. Following reconfiguration of the urology services, complex uro-oncology procedures are centralized here to achieve the benefits from a high volume service. There is a dedicated ward with 36 beds and excellent high dependency support. There are currently 2 dedicated urological theatres, one equipped for laparoscopic procedures and another theatre equipped to provide robot assisted surgery (prostatectomy). There is regional agreement to centralise the prostatectomy service across all Health Boards within the West of Scotland, with an estimated caseload of in excess of 300 per annum. The National Services Division designated Sacral Nerve Stimulation and Prostate Cryotherapy services are based in the South Sector, as well as links to the spinal injuries unit. Currently there are two upper tract surgeons providing a comprehensive open, laparoscopic and partial nephrectomy service with a dedicated renal surgical clinic and also a weekly uro-oncology multi-disciplinary team meeting. A renal cryotherapy service is also available and is provided by a consultant uro-radiologist. With the complexity of urological surgery performed on site, this unit attracts senior speciality trainees. There are well established links with the world-renowned West of Scotland Beatson Cancer Centre.
Consultants
South Sector
Special Interests
Mr Naeem Akhtar PELVIC ONCOLOGYMr Imran Ahmed PELVIC ONCOLOGY/RESEARCHMr Graeme Conn SPINAL INJURIES/ NEUROMODULATIONMr David Hendry BLADDER, PENILE AND TESTICULAR
CANCERProfessor Hing Leung PROSTATE CANCER /CRYOTHERAPYMr Grenville Oades RENAL CANCERMr Hasan Qazi PROSTATE CANCERMr Khaver Qureshi (Clinical Director South Sector)
RENAL CANCER
Mr Mark Underwood PROSTATE CANCER AND INFERTILITY
Vacant FEMALE AND RECONSTRUCTION
RESEARCH RECENT
The University of Glasgow (UoG) is the fourth oldest university in the English-speaking world and one of Scotland's four ancient universities. It was founded in 1451. Ranking within top 100 worldwide, UoG is currently a member of Universitas 21, the international network of research universities, and the Russell Group (top tier university within the UK). In 2010, UoG underwent major restructuring into four Colleges. The College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences (MVLS) brings together internationally renowned experts and state-of-the-art facilities to improve health and quality of life for humans and animals across the globe. The College also provides innovative teaching for our (undergraduate and postgraduate) students, preparing them for a wide variety of exciting careers. There is a very active undergraduate surgical society with a vibrant atmosphere for learning.
Cancer Research in Glasgow is a particular strength, integrating world class research activities with both laboratory and clinical/surgical oncology. Uro-oncology research in Glasgow has an unrivalled track record in translating novel laboratory findings into clinical trials aimed at improving patient outcome. Urology research in Glasgow is led by Professor Hing Leung. In recent years, we have been uniquely successful in nurturing urology trainees to secure council funding for clinical training fellowships as well as the highly prestigious intermediate fellowships such as CRUK Clinician-Scientist Fellowships, for which joint appointments at the level of consultant urological surgeon are made. Besides the Cancer Research UK Beatson Institute, there are multiple active high impact translational research projects in prostate, bladder and kidney cancers with colleagues in UoG, Strathclyde University and University of Edinburgh. An emerging area of research links medical sciences to engineering/physical science research. We strongly reach out to clinical (both trainees and consultants) colleagues to develop new translational research ideas in both cancer and non-cancer related area within the urology practice.
Consultant Urological SurgeonLIVING AND WORKING IN GLASGOW
The Glasgow and Clyde region is one of Europe’s most exciting and beautiful destinations and combines the energy and sophistication of a great international city with some of Scotland’s most spectacular scenery within easy reach. Glasgow itself is easily accessible as it is served by two international airports, a fast rail link to London and the north of England and excellent motorway links to Edinburgh and the rest of Scotland. Glasgow and Clyde doesn’t just offer you a huge choice of leisure activities – it offers you more time to pursue them. With short commuting times – and its proximity to the great outdoors – working in Glasgow and Clyde will give you more time to call your own. Glasgow is a compact, vibrant and modern city with wealth of architectural heritage that spans Alexander “Greek” Thomspon, Rennie Mackinstosh, Norman Foster and to Zadia Hadi the beauty and scale of the city comes as a surprise to some people. It has the largest suburban rail network outside London and is second only to the UK Capital as a retail centre. Glasgow also has a wealth of culture and leisure activities and with 90 public parks boasts more green spaces per capita than any other European city.
As well as this, Glasgow has an abundance of places to visit, with Loch Lomond just 40 minutes from the city Centre, and with the vast areas around it, it’s rarely crowded. Add this to high quality housing, good schools, thorough transport links – and you can understand why people here enjoy a unique standard of living. There are top-ranking schools, excellent leisure facilities, beautiful golf courses and elegant accommodation across all price ranges.
As one of Europe’s top cultural capitals Glasgow provides a year-long calendar of festivals and special events and enjoy outstanding shopping, superb bars and restaurants - all located within a stone’s throw of some of the country’s finest parks and gardens. The night life and restaurants are renowned and its opera, theatres, art galleries and museums offer plenty of cultural stimulation. Greater Glasgow and Clyde Valley are one of the world’s most thrilling and beautiful destinations.
What’s more, Glasgow is easily accessible by air, rail and road so getting here could not be easier. From Glasgow, the West of Scotland’s jewels are within easy reach. Loch Lomond is just 45 minutes drive, a little further to the Argyll peninsula – or over the sea to Arran, Skye, Iona and Mull.
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Consultant Urological Surgeon
PERSON SPECIFICATION
CATAGORYESSENTIAL DESIREABLE
Qualifications and Training
M.B.,Ch.B (or equivalent)FRCS(Urol) or equivalentFull GMC registration
FEBUMD
TRAINING Evidence of Higher Specialist training leading to a CCT in Urology or be within 6 months at date of interview
Fellowship in Endourology and Upper tract surgery
Clinical Specialty Skills Comprehensive management of
endourology cases Upper tract laparoscopy Management of core and
General Urology cases Management of acute urology
cases
Skills, knowledge and aptitude(e.g. communication or organisations skills, proven work record)
Evidence of working in a multi-disciplinary team
Ability to organise and prioritise complex demands
Evidence of teaching and training skills for junior doctors
Effective communication skills Participation in audits
Peer reviewed publications
Quality improvement work
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS REQUIRED
The ability to communicate effectively with clinical colleagues, colleagues in other disciplines and support staff The ability to be able to work harmoniously with all levels of staff on an individual and multi-disciplinary basis The ability to take responsibility and show evidence of leadership Commitment to good team working and relationships Commitment to training and continuing medical education (CME) Supportive and tolerant Caring attitude to patients The ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances The ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks and an awareness of personal limitations
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
The conditions of service are those laid down and amended from time to time by the Hospital and Medical & Dental Whitley Council.
TYPE OF CONTRACT Permanent
GRADE AND SALARY Consultant£ 77,529 £ 104,525 per annum (pro rata)
New Entrants to the NHS will normally commence on the minimum point of the salary scale, (dependent on qualifications and experience). Salary is paid monthly by Bank Credit Transfer.
HOURS OF DUTY Full Time 40.00
SUPERANNUATION New entrants to NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde who are aged sixteen but under seventy five will be enrolled automatically into membership of the NHS Pension Scheme. Should you choose to "opt out" arrangements can be made to do this via: www.sppa.gov.uk
REMOVAL EXPENSES Assistance with removal and associated expenses may be given and would be discussed and agreed prior to appointment.
EXPENSES OF CANDIDATES FOR APPOINTMENT
Candidates who are requested to attend an interview will be given assistance with appropriate travelling expenses. Re-imbursement shall not normally be made to employees who withdraw their application or refuse an offer of appointment.
TOBACCO POLICY NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde operate a No Smoking Policy in all premises and grounds.
DISCLOSURE SCOTLAND
This post is considered to be in the category of “Regulated Work” and therefore requires a Disclosure Scotland Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG) Membership.
CONFIRMATION OF NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) has a legal obligation to
ELIGIBILITY TO WORK IN THE UK
ensure that it’s employees, both EEA and non EEA nationals, are legally entitled to work in the United Kingdom. Before any person can commence employment within NHS GGC they will need to provide documentation to prove that they are eligible to work in the UK. Non EEA nationals will be required to show evidence that either Entry Clearance or Leave to Remain in the UK has been granted for the work which they are applying to do. Where an individual is subject to immigration control under no circumstances will they be allowed to commence until the right to work in the UK has been verified. ALL applicants regardless of nationality must complete and return the Confirmation of Eligibility to Work in the UK Statement with their completed application form. You will be required provide appropriate documentation prior to any appointment being made.
REHABILITATION OF OFFENDERS ACT 1974
The rehabilitation of Offenders act 1974 allows people who have been convicted of certain criminal offences to regard their convictions as “spent” after the lapse of a period of years. However, due to the nature of work for which you are applying this post is exempt from the provisions of Section 4 of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions Orders 1975 and 1986). Therefore, applicants are required to disclose information about convictions which for other purposes are “spent” under the provision of the act in the event of employment, failure to disclose such convictions could result in dismissal or disciplinary action by NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. Any information given will be completely confidential.
DISABLED APPLICANTS A disability or health problems does not preclude full consideration for the job and applications from people with disabilities are welcome. All information will be treated as confidential. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde guarantees to interview all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the post. You will note on our application form that we ask for relevant information with regard to your disability. This is simply to ensure that we can assist you, if you are called for interview, to have every opportunity to present your application in full. We may call you to discuss your needs in more detail if you are selected for interview.
GENERAL NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde operates flexible staffing arrangements whereby all appointments are to a grade within a department. The duties of an officer may be varied from an initial set of duties to any other set, which are commensurate with the grade of the officer. The enhanced experience resulting from this is considered to be in the best interest of both NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde and the individual.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES The postholder will undertake their duties in strict accordance with NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde’s Equal Opportunities Policy.
NOTICE The employment is subject to three months’ notice on either side, subject to appeal against dismissal.
MEDICAL NEGLIGENCE In terms of NHS Circular 1989 (PCS) 32 dealing with Medical Negligence the Health Board does not require you to subscribe to a Medical Defence Organisation. Health Board indemnity will cover only Health Board responsibilities. It may, however, be in your interest to subscribe to a defence organisation in order to ensure you are covered for any work, which does not fall within the scope of the indemnity scheme.
FURTHER INFORMATION
For further information on NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, please visit our website on www.show.scot.nhs.uk
View all our vacancies at: www.nhsggc.org.uk/medicaljobs
Register for Job Alerts at: www.medicaljobs.scot.nhs.uk
Applicants wishing further information about the post are invited to contact Miss Mary Brown,Lead Clinician for Urology North Sector on 0141 301 7922 [email protected] or Mr Khaver Qureshi, Clinical Director for Urology South Sector on 0141 211-0128 [email protected] whom visiting arrangements can also be made.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply for these posts please include your CV and names and addresses of 3 Referees, along with the following documents; (click on the hyperlinks to open)
Medical and Dental Application and Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form
Declaration Form Regarding Fitness to Practice
Immigration Questionnaire
Alternatively please visit www.nhsggc.org.uk/medicaljobs and click on the “How to Apply” tab to access application for and CV submission information.
NOMINATION OF REFEREES
It is Board policy that no person can act as a member of an Advisory Appointments Committee and be a referee for a candidate for that post. You should therefore check with your proposed referees whether there is likely to be any difficulty in this respect for we may otherwise have to invite you to submit another name or names
RETURN OF APPLICATIONS
Please return your application by email to [email protected] or to the recruitment address below;
Medical and Dental Recruitment TeamNHS Greater Glasgow and ClydeRecruitment Services, 1st FloorModular Building, Gartnavel Royal Hospital1055 Great Western RoadGLASGOWG12 0XH
CLOSING DATE
The closing Date is 22nd July 2016
INTERVIEW DATE
The interview date will be 22nd August 2016
